End of Financial Year
Keep the Music Playing in Your Community
For over 35 years, the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra has been an integral part of Perth’s cultural landscape. WAYJO has been at the forefront of forging professional, contemporary big band, ensemble and solo jazz artists since 1983, with an impressive alumni including international jazz luminaries Linda May Han Oh, Dane Alderson, Troy Roberts and Mat Jodrell.
WAYJO contributes approximately $12,000 per seat in developing each of its 54 band members annually, with Government funding covering less than 15%.
More than ever before, this financial year is your chance to help support WAYJO through our COVID-19 recovery, leaving a lasting legacy with one of Western Australia’s longest lived and vibrant arts companies.
Please visit the Support page on our website for ways you can help support the future of music in WA - one-off donations from as little as $2 are tax-deductable, plus we offer 240 Club memberships, and Sponsor a Seat contributions. wayjo.com/support
#WAYJO2020 #EOFY
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Welcome Back!
WAYJO to Recommence Rehearsals
It's been a while, but with isolation restrictions now lifting, WAYJO is gradually making a safe comeback.
At the last board meeting, the plan to re-open WAYJO in a staged approach was approved, with safety and health of everyone front of mind.
Given COVID-19 infection statistics in Western Australia remain on a downward trajectory, WAYJO plan the following actions.
From June 1;
- Small, instrument/sectional rehearsals begin with ensemble numbers kept within safe limits.
From June 29;
- WAYJO staff return to office in a staged process to maintain safe physical distancing.
From July 20;
- All WAYJO staff return to normal office hours.
- All WAYJO bands recommence full band rehearsals.
Thank you all for your understanding and patience throughout the lockdown period. We encourage to you maintain hygiene and distancing practices, and look forward to seeing you very soon!
#WAYJO2020 #COVID-19
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WAYJO Video Channel
#FlashbackFriday Concert Premieres & New Iso Editions
So far, this season has been short on live public performance opportunities to say the least. To help keep audiences and band members inspired, WAYJO has dipped back into the archives to present you with weekly concert videos, all recorded live Downstairs at The Maj.
Our free, weekly #FlashbackFriday videos premiere 7.30pm AWST exclusively on our YouTube channel, reliving some of the concerts our amazing musicians have performed with several national and international jazz artists too!
2018 saw the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra commemorate its 35th anniversary and celebrate Women in Jazz across the annual program. 2019 also celebrated An American Jazz Story, with many amazing US guest artists.
Concerts Premiered;
Fri 1 May - Celebrating the Greats (2018)
Fri 8 May - Ladies Sing the Blues (2018)
Fri 15 May - Ellen Kirkwood (2018)
Fri 22 May - Alex Silver (2018)
Fri 29 May - Julian Argüelles (2018)
Coming Up;
Fri 5 June - Atomic Basie (2018)
Fri 12 June - Artemis Orchestra (2018)
Fri 19 June - Dick Oatts (2019)
Fri 26 June - Jazz at the Movies (2019)
Prior and during isolation this year, our bands also recorded some virtual perfomances for you to enjoy...
Iso Editions;
WAYJO TNO | Playlist of 5 Works - Final Rehearsal (2020)
WAYJO WNO | Begin the Beguine - Iso Edition (2020)
WAYJO WNO | Too Darn Hot - Iso Edition (2020)
Please subscribe to the WAYJO Youtube Channel for more jazz videos each week - you can even set reminders for these premieres in your account too.
#WAYJO2020 #JazzAtTheMaj #VirtualConcertPremiere
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West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra Association
ABN 75 330 922 427
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